Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
III / IV Year B.Sc. Nursing Degree Examination - 05-Jul-2023
Time: Three Hours
NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS
(RS-2, RS-3, RS-4 & RS-5)
Q.P. CODE: 1773
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked
Max. Marks: 75 Marks
Draw neat, labeled diagrams wherever necessary. Answer All Questions
ESSAYS TYPE
1
2
2x 10 = 20 Marks
List the types of non-experimental research designs and explain any two in detail
List the methods of data collection. Define observation method and describe the structured
observation method with one example.
SHORT ESSAYS TYPE
7x5 = 35 Marks
3. Explain the steps in scientific method.
4. Describe the steps in developing and refining research problem
5. Write the sources and process of review of literature.
6. Explain the process of compiling data,
7. Describe measures of central tendency.
8, The age in years of patients attending the ENT OPD is given below :
36,33,34,40,39,28,30,28,26,22,20,24,21,35 and 31, Compute the frequency distribution table
9. Explain utilization of research findings.
SHORT ANSWERS 10 x 2 = 20 Marks
10. State any four characteristics of good research
11, Define reliability.
12, List any two criteria of a good tabulation
13, Define nominal scale:
14, What is Type I error?
15, What is standard deviation?
16, Define statistics.
17. What is meant by test of significance?
18. Define research abstract.
19, Draw a pie diagram for the following data population of Hassan city ~ Male are 820 and Female
are 680Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
III / IV Year B.Sc. Nursing Degree Examination - 10-Nov-2022
Time: Three Hours Max. Marks: 75 Marks
NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS
(RS2, RS3, RS4 & RSS)
Q.P. CODE: 1773
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked
Draw neat, labeled diagrams wherever necessary. Answer All Questions
ESSAYS TYPE 2x 10 = 20 Marks
1
Define sampling process. Highlight on the different techniques of sampling.
2. _ List down the different types of research designs and explain in detail any one design.
SHORT ESSAYS TYPE 7x5 = 35 Marks
3. Explain the characteristics of Scientific approach
4. Explain in detail the characteristics of good research objectives.
5. _ Discuss on the importance of review of literature.
6. Explain the organization and preparation of raw data for data analysis.
7. Briefly describe the statistical packages available.
8. Calculate the median for the following data; 220,190,380,160,240,210 & 200.
9. What are the characteristics of good research report?
SHORT ANSWERS 10 x 2 = 20 Marks
10. Mention two activities required in the last step of nursing research,
11, Advantages of graphs
12. Mention any two sources of data for historical research
13. Define central tendency.
14, List any 2 probability sampling methods.
15. Define exclusion criteria
16. List any 2 criteria of a good summarization
17. List any 2 measures of dispersion
18. What is type 1 error?
19, What are the different ways of communicating research findings?Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
III / IV Year B.Sc. Nursing Degree Examination ~ 10-Jun-2022
Time: Three Hours Max. Marks: 75 Marks
NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS
(RS2, RS3 & RS4)
Q.P. CODE: 1773
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked
Draw neat, labeled diagrams wherever necessary. Answer All Questions
ESSAYS TYPE 2x 10 = 20 Marks
1
Define data collection. Discuss the different methods of data collection
2. List quantitative research design. Explain any one in detail
SHORT ESSAYS TYPE 7x5 = 35 Marks
3. _ Define Nursing Research. List any 6 Purposes of Nursing Research.
4. List and explain any 5 characteristics of a good research problem statement.
5. What are the search engines relevant to nursing?
6. List any 5 Principles to be followed while tabulating data collected.
7. _ Discuss the merits and demerits of mode:
8, Calculate the mode for the following data: 30,33,34,40,39,28,30,28,26,22,36,30,21,35830,
9. Describe the guidelines for writing a research report.
SHORT ANSWERS 10 x 2 = 20 Marks
10, Compare 2 similarities between the problem-solving approach and scientific research
11, What is Type I error?
12. Advantages of tabulation
13, Define statistics.
14, Difference between convenient and quota sampling.
15. Mention four uses of statistics in nursing research.
16, List any 2 characteristics of a good presentation of data
17. Define mean.
18, What is a test of significance?
19. Mention any 2 characteristics of a good research report.Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
III / IV Year B.Sc. Nursing Degree Examination - 06-Dec-2021
Time: Three Hours Max. Marks: 75 Marks
NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS
(RS2, RS3 & RS4)
Q.P. CODE: 1773
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked
Draw neat, labeled diagrams wherever necessary. Answer All Questions
ESSAYS TYPE 2x 10 = 20 Marks
1
Define sample. List the different types of Sampling? Explain Probability Sampling Technique.
2. Classify research designs. Explain true experimental design
SHORT ESSAYS TYPE 7x5 = 35 Marks
3. Explain the steps in Research Process.
4. Explain any 5 sources from which problems for Nursing Research can be identified
5. Mention the different sources of ROL.
6. Prepare a data table and explain its parts,
7. What is the formula used for calculating the mean? What are the merits and demerits of the
mean?
8. The length of stay of 10 patients discharged from the same ward is given as ,
7, 3, 3,5,4,6,3,7,6 & 5 days. Compute the Mean and Range for the data given
9, How can research findings be utilized?
SHORT ANSWERS 10 x 2 = 20 Marks
10, Mention any one difference between the problem solving and research approach.
11. Define stratified sampling
12, What is frequency distribution?
13, What is normal probability?
14, What is sampling frame?
15. What is population?
16, List any 2 aspects to be included in the summary.
17. Define statistics
18. What is type 2 error?
19, Mention any 2 criteria for critiquing @ research report,Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
III / IV Year B.Sc. Nursing Degree Examination - 03-Aug-2021
Time: Three Hours
Max. Marks: 75 Marks
NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS
(RS2, RS3 & RS4)
Q.P. CODE: 1773
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked
Draw neat, labeled diagrams wherever necessary. Answer All Questions
ESSAYS TYPE
1
Define reliability. Describe the different types of reliability.
2x 10 = 20 Marks
7x5 = 35 Marks
10 x 2 = 20 Marks
2. What are the different types of qualitative and quantitative research design?
SHORT ESSAYS TYPE
3. Compare and Contrast Problem solving method and Research process.
4. Identify a problem faced in the ward and prepare a good research problem statement.
5. _ Explain the types of graphical representation of statistical date,
6. Explain the process of compiling data
7. List the levels of measurements and mention their characteristics.
8. Calculate the arithmetic mean for the following data;
‘Age in years Number of Patients
24 30.
36 23
48 40
56 45
9. Develop a Critiquing table for a research report.
SHORT ANSWERS
10. List any 2 sources of knowledge for nursing research
11, List any 2 data collection tool
12. Define bibliography.
13. Define median
14, Difference between population and sample.
15. List any 2 characteristics of good samples
16. Define interpretation of data
17, List any 2 measure of central tendency.
18. Define null hypothesis.
19.
Define research abstract.Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
III / IV Year B.Sc. Nursing Degree Examination - 30-Nov-2020
Time: Three Hours
Max. Marks: 75 Marks
NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS (RS-4)
Q.P. CODE: 1773
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked
Draw neat, labeled diagrams wherever necessary. Answer All Questions
ESSAYS TYPE
2x 10 = 20 Marks
1. _ Define various methods of data collection. Compare and contrast the different methods of data
collection?
2. Define research design. Differentiate between pre- experimental and quasi - experimental
design
SHORT ESSAYS TYPE
7x5 = 35 Marks
3. _ Explain any 5 sources of Knowledge in Nursing Research.
s
“A study to evaluate the effectiveness of Music Therapy on relieving Anxiety among patients
posted for CABG”. Formulate the objectives for the above problem statement.
Naw
Mention the sources of ROL
Describe the steps involved in data analysis.
Identify the median and calculate mean of the marks given below:
36,33,34,40,39,28,30,28,26,22,20,24,21,35831.
Prepare a histogram for the following data:
Marks Number of students
0-20 12
20-40 18
40-60 30
60-80 28
80-100 12
9. Describe the format for preparing written reports:
SHORT ANSWERS
10 x 2 = 20 Marks
10, Define nursing research.
11. What is an abstract?
12. Define correlation.
13, Define randomization.
14, List two types of graphical data presentation
15, Mention any 2 advantages of random sampling.
16. Define tabulation of data
17. Define probability
18, Define range
19. Mention 2 methods by which reports are presentedRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
III / IV Year B.Sc. Nursing Degree Examination - 10-Sep-2020
Time: Three Hours Max. Marks: 75 Marks
NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS
(RS2, RS3 & RS4)
Q.P. CODE: 1773
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked
Draw neat, labeled diagrams wherever necessary. Answer All Questions
ESSAYS TYPE 2.x 10 = 20 Marks
1, Define questioning. Describe the different types of questionnaire in terms of advantages and
disadvantages.
2. List the different research designs. Discuss in detail about the survey design with an example.
SHORT ESSAYS TYPE 7x5 =35 Marks
3. _ List and describe any 5 purposes of Nursing Research
4, State a Research Problem having an independent and dependent variable and identify the
independent and dependent variables.
5. Mention the difference between primary and secondary literature sources.
6. Explain the aspects involved in data summarization
7. _ Describe the steps involved in construction of a bar Diagram.
8. What are the parts of a data presentation table? Comment on the following table with regard to
the same.
‘Types of Occupation | Number of Patients
Unskilled Laborer 30
Skilled Laborer 23
Govt. Employees 40
House Makers 45
9. Compare and contrast oral reports with written reports,
SHORT ANSWERS 10 x 2 = 20 Marks
10. Define scientific approach
11, What are the methods of writing the references?
12. Mention difference between mean and mode,
13. Define manipulation.
14, List three properties of normal distribution of data,
15. Mention any 2 disadvantages of random sampling
16. Define classification of data
17. Mention the law of probability.
18. Define standard deviation.
19. What are verbal reports?Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
III/IV Year B.Sc. Nursing Degree Examination - OCT-2019
Time: Three Hours Max. Marks: 75 Marks
NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS
(RS2, RS3 & RS4)
Q.P. CODE: 1773
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked
Draw neat, labeled diagrams wherever necessary. Answer All Questions
ESSAYS TYPE 2x 10 = 20 Marks
1, Define Validity. Describe the different types of validity. (2+8)
2. _ a) List the advantages and disadvantages of true experimental design
b) What are the criteria for a experimental design?
SHORT ESSAYS TYPE 7x5 = 35 Marks
3. Compare and Contrast Scientific Method with Nursing Research.
4. What are the problems faced by a beginner nurse researcher while identifying a research
problem?
5. What are the characteristics of a good review of literature?
6. _ Describe the methods of presenting the compiled data
7. Explain the Characteristics of Normal Probability Curve.
8. What is a pie chart and describe its preparation.
9. List the Advantages and disadvantages of written communication of research report.
SHORT ANSWERS 10 x 2 = 20 Marks
10. List any 2 criteria for good research.
11, How is the reference stated in the content when using the APA method?
12. Define survey approach.
13. Define pilot study.
14, Difference between sampling and samples.
15, Mention any 2 disadvantages of non random sampling.
16. Define presentation of data
17. Define the central tendency.
18. Define variable,
19, Compare verbal with written reports.Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
II] Year B.Sc. Nursing Degree Examination - APRIL-2019
(RS4 - Batch 2015 - 2016 Batch Admission Onwards)
IV Year B.Sc. Nursing Degree Examination - APRIL-2019
(RS2 - Batch 2007-2008 & RS3 Batch 2008-2009)
Three Hours Max. Marks: 75 Marks
Nursing Research and Statistics
Q.P. CODE: 1773.
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked
Draw neat, labeled diagrams wherever necessary
Tim
ESSAYS TYPE (Any Two) 2x 10 = 20 Marks
1, a) Define nursing research
b) Explain the steps of a quantitative research process. (2+8)
2. _ a) Define Research Design
b) Explain Quasi Experimental Research Design in detail. (2+8)
3. a) Define sampling.
b) List the factors that influence the sampling process.
) Explain questioning as a method of data collection, (2+3+5)
SHORT ESSAYS Type (Any Seven) 7x5 = 35 Marks
4. Write five differences between qualitative and quantitative research.
5. What is tabulation and classification of data?
6. The weight in kgs of 15 children as follows: 10, 6, 16, 5, 10, 5, 7, 10, 15, 7, 8, 11, 13, 18 and
9. Calculate the mean, mode and median for the data
What are the various sources for review of literature?
Explain the types of observation used in data collection
What is coefficient of correlation?
10. How will you critique a published research article?
11, List the non-probability methods of sampling. Describe any two of them. (2+3)
12, What are the different graphical methods for presenting data?
‘SHORT ANSWERS 10 x 2 = 20 Marks
13. _ List the measures of dispersion.
14, Define Validity of a tool
15. Define mode by giving an example.
16. Draw a neat pie diagram.
17. List the characteristics of a Good Research Problem
18, What is Chi-square test?
19. What is Simple random sampling?
20. Define Independent variable.
21. What is Descriptive statistics?
22. What is Ordinal scale of measurement?Tim
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
III Year B.Sc. Nursing Degree Examinatio1
(RS4 - Batch 2015 - 2016 Batch Admi
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jon Onwards)
IV Year B.Sc. Nursing Degree Examination - SEP-2018
(RS2 - Batch 2007-2008 & RS3 Batch 2008-2009)
Three Hours:
Nursing Research and Statist
Q.P. CODE: 1773
Max. Marks: 75 Marks
tics
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked
Draw neat, labeled diagrams wherever necessary
ESSAYS TYPE (Any Two)
1
2
ai
a) What are sources of research problems?
b) How will you formulate the problem statement in research?
a) What is sampling?
b) Explain the different types of sampling techniques. (2+8)
a) Explain the sources of Data Collection.
b) Explain Observation as a method of Data Collection. (4+6)
SHORT ESSAYS Type (Any Seven)
4. Explain the need for research in nursing.
5. What are the sources of review of literature?
6. Explain the qualitative research design,
?. Explain the utilization of research findings.
8. Explain the methods of establishing Validity of a Research tool
9. Explain the scales of measurement.
10. Explain the uses of statistics in nursing research
11, Explain Frequency distribution of Data
12, Pilot study
‘SHORT ANSWERS
13. Hypothesis
14, Target population
15, Define Research Objective
16. Define Reliability,
17. Define Standard deviation
18. Variables
19. Define arithmetic mean.
20. Mention any two properties of Normal curve.
21. What is ordinal scale?
22.
What is Discrete data?
2x 10 = 20 Marks
(5+5)
7 x5 = 35 Marks
10 x 2 = 20 MarksRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
IV Year B.Sc. Nursing Degree Examination - APRIL-2018
Time: Three Hours Max. Marks: 75 Marks
Nursing Research and Statistics (RS-2)
Q.P. CODE: 1773
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked
Draw neat, labeled diagrams wherever necessary
ESSAYS TYPE (Any Two) 2.x 10 = 20 Marks
1
Define nursing research and describe in detail the steps involved in quantitative research
process, (2+8)
Define Validity of a research instrument and describe in detail types of validity. (4+6)
a) List various methods of data collection
b) Describe advantages and disadvantages of interview method in detail. (4+6)
SHORT ESSAYS Type (Any Seven) 7x5 = 35 Marks
4. Explain the need for Research in Nursing.
5. _ Briefly describe the types of qualitative research,
6. Explain criteria of a good research problem.
7. Uses of statistics in nursing
8. Explain characteristics of experimental research design.
9. What are the sources of review of literature?
10. Explain types of probability sampling techniques with suitable examples,
11, What are the barriers to research utilization in nursing?
12, What is pilot study? Explain purposes of pilot study.
SHORT ANSWERS 10 x 2 = 20 Marks
13. Define independent and dependent variable.
14, What is the meaning of descriptive research design?
15. What are the types of correlation?
16, What is quasi-experimental design?
17. What is sampling frame?
18. Define population.
19. What is a problem statement?
20. List types of reliability.
21, Calculate the mean of these numbers: 23, 24, 26, 27, 35
22. _List-out the properties of normal probability curve,Time: Three Hours
ESSAYS TYPE (Any Two)
1
2
3
SHORT ESSAYS Type (Any Seven)
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
IV Year B.Sc. Nursing Degree Examination - SEPT 2017
NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS (RS-2)
Q.P. CODE: 1773
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked
Draw neat, labeled diagrams wherever necessary
a) Define sampling
b) Explain probability-sampling techniques. (2+8)
a) List the sources of data collection
b) Explain any one method of data collection in detail. (4+6)
a) List the types of research designs
b) Explain Non-Experimental Research Design in detail. (4+6)
4. Barriers of utilizing nursing research
5. Explain the steps of Scientific method
6. Uses of statistics
7. Graphical method of presentation of data
8. Steps in writing literature review
9. Sources of research problem
10. Characteristics of @ good research
11, Validity of a tool
12. Following is the score of ten patient’s measure of depression using a depression scale.
Calculate the mean, median and mode.
41, 27, 32, 24, 21, 28, 22, 25, 35, 27
SHORT ANSWERS 10 x 2 = 20 Marks
13. Ethnographic Research Design
14. Population
15, Measures of dispersion
16. Quota sampling
17. Types of Correlation
18. Define a Variable,
19. CINHAL
20. Visual analogous scale
21, Range
22.
Nominal scale of measurement
Max. Marks: 75 Marks
2% 10 = 20 Marks
7x5 = 35 MarksRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
IV Year B.Sc. Nursing Degree Examination - April 2017
Time: Three Hours Max. Marks: 75 Marks
NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS (RS-2)
Q.P. CODE: 1773
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked
Draw neat, labeled diagrams wherever necessary
ESSAYS TYPE (Any Two) 2.x 10 = 20 Marks
1
a) Define Data,
) List the methods of Data collection
c) Explain any one method in detail, (2+3+5)
2. _ a) List the purpose of literature review.
b) What are the sources of literature review? (4+6)
3. a) Define Nursing Research.
b) Explain the steps of Scientific method. (2+8)
SHORT ESSAYS Type (Any Seven) 7x5 = 35 Marks
4, Steps of writing a research report
5. Types of Correlation
6. Criteria for selecting a research problem
7. Importance of nursing research
8. Historical research design
9. Graphical presentation of Data
10. Pilot study
11, Normal probability curve
12, The frequency distribution of weight of 30 adults is given below. Calculate the mean:
Weight in kgs 50-55 | 55-60 | 60-65 70-75 [75-80
Number of men 2 3 6 4 4 5
SHORT ANSWERS 10 x 2 = 20 Marks
13, Inductive reasoning
14, Population
15. Variables
16. Stratified sampling
17. Reliability of tools
18. Bar diagram
19, Scales of measurement
20. Likert scale
21. Characteristics of True Experimental Research Design
22.
Hawthorne effectTime: Three Hours
ESSAYS TYPE (Any Two)
1
2
SHORT ESSAYS Type (Any Seven)
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
IV Year B.Sc. Nursing Degree Examination - SEP - 2016
NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS (RS-2)
Q.P. CODE: 1773
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked
Draw neat, labeled diagrams wherever necessary
a) Define nursing research
b) Write the steps of quantitative research process. (2+8)
a) Define research design.
b) What are the characteristics of true experimental research?
¢) Describe Quasi-experimental design. (2+3+5)
a) List the sources of research problem.
b) What are the criteria for selecting a research problem? (446)
4. Sources of Review of Literature
5. Non probability sampling
6. Uses of computers in research
7. Scales of measurement
8. Questionnaire
9. Validity of a tool
10, Steps in writing Research Report
11, Measures of central tendency
12. Diastolic BP of ten patients are given below. Calculate the standard deviation (SD)
130, 110, 160, 120, 170, 120, 150, 140, 160, 140
SHORT ANSWERS
13. Chi-square test
14. SPSS
15. Pie diagram
16, Systematic sampling
17, Range
18. Deductive reasoning
19. Coefficient of correlation
20. Median
21. List four characteristics of a Good Table.
22.
Semantic differential scale
Max. Marks: 75 Marks
2% 10 = 20 Marks
7x5 = 35 Marks
10 x 2 = 20 MarksRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
IV Year B.Sc. Nursing Degree Examination - MAY 2016
Time: Three Hours Max. Marks: 75 Marks
NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS (RS-2)
Q.P. CODE: 1773
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked
Draw neat, labeled diagrams wherever necessary
ESSAYS TYPE (Any Two) 2x 10 = 20 Marks
1
a) Define nursing research
b) List the characteristics of research.
c) Describe in detail scope of nursing research. (2+4+4)
2. _ a) List various sampling techniques.
b) Describe any two methods of sampling. (2+8)
3. _ a) List various methods of data collection
b) Describe observational method in detail. (4+6)
SHORT ESSAYS Type (Any Seven) 7x5 = 35 Marks
4. Purposes of literature review in quantitative research
5. Characteristics of true experimental design
6. What are the differences between quantitative and qualitative research?
7. Sources of Review of Literature
8. What are the different scales of measurement? Give one example for each.
9. _ Explain various types of reliability with suitable example.
10, Uses of statistics in nursing
11. Differentiate between structured and semi-structured interview schedule with examples
12. What are the properties of normal distribution curve?
SHORT ANSWERS 10 x 2 = 20 Marks
13, Define a variable,
14, Descriptive research design
15. Define validity.
16. List types of experimental design.
17. Statistical Packages
18. Draw a neat Line Diagram.
19, Standard deviation
20. Calculate the mean of these numbers - 12, 14, 15, 17, 20, 40, 23, 24, 25, 26.
21. Check-list
22. What is population?{696 4aa6h2369fd2ace45fd8289fu998465fe5740diH20e37eTE2SA2D10SS
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
IV Year B.Sc. Nursing Degree Examination - October 2015
Time: Three Hours Max. Marks: 75 Marks
NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS
(RS-2)
Q.P. CODE: 1773
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary
ESSAYS TYPE (Any Two) 2x 10 = 20 Marks
1
a) Define nursing research
b) Explain the characteristics of a good nursing research. (2+8)
2. a) What is research design?
b) Explain the experimental research designs in detail. (2+8)
3. a) List out different types of data collection method
b) Explain briefly any one method of data collection. (3+7)
SHORT ESSAYS Type (Any Seven) 7x5 = 35 Marks
4. Utilization of research findings
5. Uses of Computer in Nursing Research
6. Rating scale
7. _ Reliability of the instrument
8. Sources of Research Problem
9. Frequency distribution of Data
10, Normal probability curve
11, Stratified Random Sampling Technique
12, Coefficient of correlation
SHORT ANSWERS 10 x 2 = 20 Marks
13. Define review of literature
14, Mean
15. Sampling Criteria
16. Tabulation
17, Statistics
18. Median
19. Phenomenological Research Design
20. Pilot study
21, Standard deviation
22.
Nominal ScaleRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
IV Year B.Sc. Nursing Degree Examination - APRIL - 2015
Time: Three Hours Max. Marks: 75 Marks
NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS (RS-2)
Q.P. CODE: 1773
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked
Draw neat, labeled diagrams wherever necessary
ESSAYS TYPE (Any Two) 2x 10 = 20 Marks
1
a) Explain the need for Research in Nursing,
) Explain the characteristics of a good research. (5+5)
2. a) Define nursing research
b) Explain non-experimental research designs in detail. (2+8)
3. _ Define Reliability and describe in detail various types of reliability. (2+8)
SHORT ESSAYS Type (Any Seven) 7x5 = 35 Marks
4. Criteria of @ Good Research Problem
5. _ Discuss the significance of literature review in nursing research.
6. Explain normal probability curve.
7. What are the different types of correlation? Explain with suitable example.
8. Importance of Pilot study in Research
9. _ Explain the simple random sampling technique.
10. Utilization of Research findings
11, _ Explain the points to be kept in mind while constructing a questionnaire.
12. Explain advantage and disadvantages of observational method.
SHORT ANSWERS 10 x 2 = 20 Marks
13, What are the different types of variables?
14, _ List the characteristics of True Experimental Research Design.
15. Types of qualitative research designs
16. Population
17. Calculate median for these numbers - 3, 4, 5, 8, 6, 3, 4, 5, 6, 4,9, 4, 7.
18. What is range?
19. Define sampling
20. What is content validity?
21, Ratio Scale of Measurement
22.
Differentiate between continuous and discrete data.DbSDO7Sb/ShechectSbsta2aGdefSaScb9288OK1 {0661 feel 10799alecfO33
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
IV Year B.Sc. Nursing Degree Examination - September 2014
Time: Three Hours Max. Marks: 75 Marks
NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS
(RS-2)
Q.P. CODE: 1773
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary
ESSAYS TYPE (Any Two) 2x10 = 20 Marks
1
a) Define Research Design
b) List the types of Experimental Research Design
c) Explain True Experimental Research Design. (2+3+5)
2. a) Define Sampling.
b) Explain Probability Sampling Technique. (2+8)
3. a) Explain the sources of Research Problem.
b) Explain the criteria of a Good Research Problem. (5+5)
SHORT ESSAYS Type (Any Seven) 7x5 = 35 Marks
4, _ Reliability of the instrument
5. Characteristic and classification of Hypothesis,
6. Advantages and disadvantages of questionnaire
7. Steps in review of literature
8. Explain the guidelines for writing Research Report
9. Line and scatter diagram
10, Present the following data in Pie diagram: Hindu 30%, Christian 30%,Muslim 31%, Other 9%
11, Frequency distribution of Data
12, Uses of Statistics in Research
SHORT ANSWERS 10 x 2 = 20 Marks
13. Dependent variable
14, Population
15. Range
16. Define research
17. _ List the types of Observation Techniques
18, List the measures of Central Tendency,
19. Example of computerized database
20. Define Qualitative Research Design
21, Coding the data
22.
Standard deviationRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
IV Year B.Sc. Nursing Degree Examination - April 2014
Three Hours Max. Marks: 75 Marks
NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS
(RS-2)
Q.P. CODE: 1773
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary
Tim
ESSAYS TYPE (Any Two) 2% 10 = 20 Marks
1. Define research process and explain the steps of research process
2. Define data collection. List out the dimensions of data collection and explain about the bio
physiologic methods.
3. _ Define hypothesis. Explain the types of hypothesis with suitable examples.
SHORT ESSAYS Type (Any Seven) 7x5 = 35 Marks
4, Need for research in nursing
5. Advantages of pilot study
6. _ Difference between questioning and interviewing
7. _ Different types of survey.
8. Guidelines for writing a research report.
9. Explain the major types of qualitative research.
10, State the levels of measurement with suitable examples.
11. Duration of hospital stay among 5 patients was 6,4,2,3 & 5 days. Compute Standard Deviation
12, Define average and mention the characteristics of good measure of an average.
SHORT ANSWERS 10 x 2 = 20 Marks
13. Sample
14, Accessible population
15. Nursing research
16. Objectives
17, Phenomena
18, Mean for grouped data
19. Mode
20. Pie diagram
21. Data
22. Tabulation279678187eaa8cc03e18938eab9Bb101335644266729867MSOOLadAfe97 247
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
IV Year B.Sc. Nursing Degree Examination ~ Aug 2013
Time: Three Hours Max. Marks: 75 Marks
NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS
(RS-2)
«P, CODE: 1773
Your anu be specific to the questions asked
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary
ESSAYS TYPE (Any Two) 2x 10 = 20 Marks
1. Define sampling technique. List out types of sampling technique. Explain any one type in detail
2. What is research design? Discuss the experimental research design in brief
3. _ Explain steps of research process
SHORT ESSAYS Type (Any Seven) 7x 5 = 35 Marks
4. Questionnaire method
5. Check list
6. Item analysis
7. Application of statistics in nursing profession
8. Measures of Central tendency
9. Normal probability curve
10, Review of literature
11, Processing of data
12, Guidelines for tabulation
SHORT ANSWERS 10 x 2 = 20 Marks
13. Validity
14. Variables
15, Historical research
16. Population
17. Steps in writing research report
18. List the Criterias of Good research Problem
19. Frequency polygon
20. Karl pearsons correlation co - efficient
21, Pilot study
22. Statistical data